With the spring seeding season in full swing, SaskPower is urging Saskatchewan farmers to prioritize safety when working near power lines. During the key agricultural periods of seeding and harvest, …
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Richelieu Hardware Canada Ltd. has been fined $260,000 after pleading guilty to a safety violation linked to a workplace accident that seriously injured a worker, according to an announcement in …
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Effective May 17, 2024, significant amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act will mandate all provincially regulated workplaces in Saskatchewan to implement dedicated violence policies and prevention plans. This legislative enhancement …
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Unifor has negotiated a voluntary recognition agreement with First Student Bus, ensuring that the seniority of about 200 workers is maintained. These unionized workers, currently employed by Stock Transportation in …
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New National Council for Reconciliation established to advance Indigenous rights in Canada
April 30 marked a significant step forward in Canada’s journey towards reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples as Bill C-29, establishing the National Council for Reconciliation, received Royal Assent, officially becoming law. …
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Oilfield equipment supplier fined $360,000 after fatal workplace incident in Alberta
Isolation Equipment Services Inc., an oilfield equipment supplier, has been ordered to pay $360,000 in relation to a workplace fatality, following a guilty plea in the Red Deer Court of …
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Manitoba mandates accessibility standard for public sector information and communication
The Manitoba government has announced a new mandate requiring public sector organizations in the province to enhance accessibility in information and communication. Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, who is also responsible …
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Ontario proposes enhanced WSIB coverage for firefighters, reducing eligibility requirements for cancer, heart injuries and PTSD
The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation that, if passed, would bring significant enhancements to the benefits and protections afforded to both wildland and municipal firefighters under the …
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Unifor rallies for $10 million in owed severance, termination pay at Wescast plant in Ontario
Unifor members assembled in a protest outside the Wescast Industries plant in Wingham on Thursday, calling for the company to fulfill its obligations for severance and termination pay. The dispute …
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Former Thessalon First Nation director suing band for $850,000, seeking wrongful termination and punitive damages
By Kyle Darbyson | Sault Star A long-time employee of Thessalon First Nation (TFN) is suing the community’s leadership for wrongful termination ($750,000) and punitive damages ($100,000) in the wake of last …